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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.58, 1,285.82 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.58, 1,285.82 and 538.84 is: 743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.58 : 1,285.82 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.58/1,285.82 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.58x = 1,285.82 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.58x = 692,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,851.25/931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.74

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